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Lenovo S850
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Lenovo S850

Released: 2014, February. Released 2014, JunePrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo S850
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsPink, White
ModelsS850
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, February. Released 2014, June
Stand-byUp to 336 h
Announced2014, February. Released 2014, June
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 13 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141 x 71 x 8.2 mm (5.55 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo S850 Overview

About Lenovo S850 Lenovo S850 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo S850 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Lenovo S850 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Lenovo S850?

The Lenovo S850 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Lenovo S850 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Lenovo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Lenovo S850 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo S850 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo S850 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo S850.